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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.22, 1,146.84 and 661.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.22, 1,146.84 and 661.35 is: 992.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.22 : 1,146.84 = 661.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.22/1,146.84 = 661.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.22x = 1,146.84 × 661.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.22x = 758,462.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,462.63/764.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.47

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